Rising Stars Daycare
12291 E CORNELL AVE, AURORA, CO 80014Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects Colorado's licensing baseline. Colorado caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Colorado Shines Level 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 122
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- During the Hours of Operation, the Facility’s Most Recent Licensing, Fire Department, and Health Department Inspection Reports Must Be Accessible to Parents and Legal Guardians Of…2.130.B
At the time of the visit the facility did not have current fire inspection on file at the center for review
Sep 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Staff to Child Ratios by AGES OF CHILDREN and NUMBER OF STAFF 6 Weeks to 18 Months (Infants): 1 Staff Member to 5 Infants 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers 24…7.702.46.A.14
Confirmed through staff statements that staff have been left over-ratio throughout the day.
Aug 4, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Pursuant to Section 19-3-304, C.R.S., Any Caregiver or Staff Member in a Child Care Facility Who Has Reasonable Cause to Know or Suspect That a Child Has Been Subjected to Abuse…7.701.53.B
Identified that the facility failed to report an incident as required by statute and licensing regulations within the required timeframes.
Dec 16, 20221 Finding1 Important
- All Facilities, Except Family Child Care Homes Must Post in Every Room of the Child Care Facility, Excluding Bedrooms and Living Areas, the License Capacity of the Room and The…7.701.56.D
At the time of facility inspection the facility did not have Capacities and ratios posted in the Preschool, and school age room
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